This X-rated version of National Lampoons European Vacation segues into an amusingand absorbingseries of quests. . . . (Perrottet) tears away Europes decorous historical facade he pays spirited homage to the rakes and reprobates who subscribed to Casanovas motto: I have devoted my life to the pursuit of pleasure. The New York Times

Lots of people write about sex, and lots of people write about history, but nobody writes about either quite the way Tony Perrottet does. His well-informed wit is front and center in his latestand, for my moneybest book to date. . . . The perfect read for anyone blessed with a sense of humor and a touch of perverse curiosity.Chris Ryan, New York Times-bestselling author of Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality

In his delightful and edifying new book, The Sinnerís Grand Tour, undercover historian Tony Perrottet presents the Tour with a twist: studying the Continentís most famous, or infamous, sites and relics associated with human sexuality, from the belle epoque brothels of Paris to a secret Vatican bathroom covered with erotic panels by Raphael. Conducting his randy research under the guise of a family vacation, Perrottet weaves the misadventures of his admirably understanding wife and precocious boys into this nicely naughty narrative.Trip Lit, National Geographic Traveler

Takes us on a lively, hugely entertaining journey through the parts of Europe you wont find in most, shall we say, reputable historical guides. . . . Perrottet has a wonderful knack for ferreting out the obscure, the offbeat, and the just plain weird (e.g., the fact that one of his forbears worked for de Sade as a personal assistant of some sort). A real eye opener. Booklist

Its so great to have a truly funny (and poetic) writer putting the lurid colors back on the pale marble, where they belong. . . . Full of the get-a-load-of-this factorthose juicy, vivid stories you cant wait to tell your friends. To my mind, that quality is the distinguishing trait of great nonfiction. Teller of Penn & Teller, entertainer in Las Vegas

Popular history at its best. Norman Cantor, Professor Emeritus of History, New York University.

Its refreshing to find such an entertaining writer whose history is also meticulously researched. Perrottets take on the past is erudite, original and wittyeven, frequently, hilarious. Paul Cartledge, Professor of Classics, Cambridge University

Perrottet has always had a divine talent for bringing the past to life, and infusing the most arcane and salacious tale with a sense of place. This laugh-out-loud book might be his magnum opus. David Farley, author of An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Churchs Strangest Relic in Italys Oddest Town